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This site is a resource for driving and track day enthusiasts, whatever your skill level. It's for drivers who would like to improve their technique, get faster on the track and make safe progress on the roads. The skills you'll learn here are relevant both for real life driving and simulations. Reading our content will give you the basic skills to drive quickly, but there is no substitute for real-life experience. So book yourself onto a track day or driving experience and practice!

We have a large number of articles which cover car control, techniques, road and off-road driving - please select a category from the main menu or browse below.

Car control

Braking

Question: “How much technique can there be to braking? Surely it’s just a matter of stamping on the pedal and coming to a halt?” Answer: Good braking technique is a […]

Oversteer

Rev matching

Rev matching is used when down-shifting to smooth the transition between gears, and prevent shock loads through the transmission. It’s a useful skill for the road and track for both cars and motorcycles. Read […]

Driving in floods

Everyday driving tips

Braking – smooth and progressive Progressive application of the brakes is vital to maintain stability and composure at speed Progressive application of the brakes is vital to maintain stability and […]

Snow & ice driving myths

Winter driving tips

Winter conditions can be unpredictable, however most of the techniques required in cold environments are common sense. Rules of thumb Keep speed as low as practically possible Increase your distance […]

Getting the best motorcycle insurance deal

Guide to junctions for motorcycle riders

Types of junction The UK driving standards agency (DSA) defines junctions as one of the following: T-junction Y-junction Crossroads Roundabouts Staggered junctions This article will cover all of the above. […]

Driving in deep water

Four wheel drive systems

The three main varieties of four-wheel drive systems are: Permanent / full time four wheel drive Manually selectable four wheel drive Automatically selected four wheel drive This article explains how […]

Pulling away off-road

Technology

ABS system

Overview An ABS system consists of the following components: Some wheel speed sensors Brake calipers A hydraulic motor Some pressure release valves A quick thinking computer (or control module) which […]

EBD explained

Electric cars

The internal combustion engine has been around for hundreds of years, and although the original pioneers of this technology would hardly recognise a modern engine, the fundamental principles have remained […]